Game guide · BJQBTX
Follow the steps for Star Battle
Choose a round of Star Battle and settle into its rules. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Practice with a purpose
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Start here and follow along
- Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
- Respect fixed starter stars.
- Check rows, columns and coloured regions.
- Check puzzle verifies the final arrangement.
Using the playing area
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A closer look at one example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Clarifying the way this game works
For this browser game, what is the goal of Star Battle?
The key detail is this: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
As a new player, how do I control Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While learning, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
As a new player, what format does Star Battle offer?
The key detail is this: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Before I begin, which play mode does Star Battle use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Star Battle?
Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Star Battle?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Star Battle again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.